Well, I don't think diarist.net is going to grant me a Notify List for my journal (I've applied twice to no response), so I've made one myself through my domain's services. Since I update somewhat infrequently, if you're interested in what I have to say you might be better off subscribing to the notification list so you won't be disappointed if you stop by everyday and I haven't posted. If you're a member of the notify list, you'll get an email when I update. You can click the link in the sidebar on the main index page, or just go here: http://www.marylayton.net/journalupdate.htm. The difference between the two is that clicking from the sidebar initiates a wee pop-up window, and that link - up there - is the full page what the pop-up condenses.
It's only an announcement list, and I promise not to spam you because I hates me some spam, too.
Speaking of spam, I downloaded a trial of Spam Arrest yesterday from a link at Billy's blog. I'm seriously considering subscribing. Here's one thing I like about 'em already - I didn't have to give up my credit card number before trying. That, right there, is enough to win them my business (if I'm pleased with the free trial, and so far I am). I don't do "free trials" anymore if they require a credit card up front, because some businesses tend to make it nearly impossible to prevent being charged after the trial period. I had that experience once, and that was enough. So far, I like what SA does. Grahams tried testing it by sending me an email and while it stuck his email in my "unverified" folder, he didn't get the challenge email that is said to be generated when an unverified email arrives. It's entirely possible that the challenge feature is only activated after one subscribes, but I've got a query in to support, just in case it's not happening due to an error on my part (which is also entirely possible). So far, it looks like a sweet little spam preventing tool and the cost is quite reasonable - $35 a year, $55 (I think) for two.
Bugger...housework beckons....
